Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
chapter 6
Growing Up Weeks 2-7
WEEK 2
Growth Spurt!
Obvious physical changes occur in the second week of a chick's life. And with the phys-
ical changes come changes in their habitat.
APPEARANCE
At this stage, the girls' feathers are quickly growing in, and they're looking more like
regulation chickens. Pinfeathers are visible, and wings are rapidly developing, with con-
siderable test flapping taking place. Tail feathers develop early in the week. Neck feathers
will develop by the end of the week.
